# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1123&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1124 --- ## [How would the US fare in invading Ukraine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-fare-in-invading-ukraine/964547)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-fare-in-invading-ukraine/964547 "2022-05-18T00:33:11Z")
Not that I am advocating it nor do I want to give the Russians any advice, but If the Ukraine was right next door and we wanted to invade it with like ambitions to what Russia is trying, would we be better at it? This a… --- ## [Reverse Mortgages and Homeowner's Insurance Obligations (LONG)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-mortgages-and-homeowners-insurance-obligations-long/963651)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-mortgages-and-homeowners-insurance-obligations-long/963651 "2022-05-18T00:02:14Z")
My wife (of nearly two months) inherited a house from a childhood friend, and moved into it with her sister in 2016. Her sister, using an employee discount from her employer, paid the homeowner’s insurance until some tim… --- ## [Why does the Italian culture almost have a monopoly on the mediterranean ambient?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-italian-culture-almost-have-a-monopoly-on-the-mediterranean-ambient/964340)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-italian-culture-almost-have-a-monopoly-on-the-mediterranean-ambient/964340 "2022-05-17T22:51:48Z")
What are the first things that spring to most people’s minds when they hear the word “mediterranean”? Positano and the Amalfi coast Vespa’s Narrow Italian streets Italian cypress Sicilian music Pasta and pizza Santori… --- ## [Do uncut fingernails grow forever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-uncut-fingernails-grow-forever/964501)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-uncut-fingernails-grow-forever/964501 "2022-05-17T22:37:46Z")
ISTM that they would have to, since the fingernail doesn’t know whether it’s been cut. So if fingernails which are trimmed keep on growing, then fingernails which are not trimmed should keep growing forever too. This wou… --- ## [More nextdoor drama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-nextdoor-drama/964558)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-nextdoor-drama/964558 "2022-05-17T22:15:51Z")
A few days ago, there was a story in my local news about a grow-house bust up in the hills above my town. Cartels were likely involved, because a cache of 33 automatic weapons were recovered. Pictures of the grow-house… --- ## [Finland Being A Badass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finland-being-a-badass/964527)
**Author:** [@Tana\_The\_Gnome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tana_The_Gnome)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finland-being-a-badass/964527 "2022-05-17T21:42:30Z")
If anyone has anymore of Finland being badass in the face of Russia’s threats, please send it to me. Examples being today when a admiral tweeted and I fucking quote “You are welcome here to join the 200,000 Russians that… --- ## [Did a thread get completely deleted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-thread-get-completely-deleted/964387)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-thread-get-completely-deleted/964387 "2022-05-17T21:34:27Z")
I recently posted a message in a thread about relationships and differing risk assessment with respect to Covid. I could tell from the response after my post that the thread was likely going to be derailed. The OP was… … --- ## [Creating a Band/Artist "timeline" playlist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-a-band-artist-timeline-playlist/964562)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-a-band-artist-timeline-playlist/964562 "2022-05-17T21:18:37Z")
I’ve started creating a timeline playlist for artists I like. The idea is you start with the first song and play it without shuffling to hear the band’s/artist’s progression over time. I start with the first album and … --- ## [Post marked with red line on left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-marked-with-red-line-on-left/964564)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-marked-with-red-line-on-left/964564 "2022-05-17T20:41:45Z")
My cat walked across my keyboard while reading a thread topic. Now the post I was reading is marked with a vertical red line on the left. What did she do and how do I undo it? --- ## [How hard would it have been to kill a king leading his troops into battle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-it-have-been-to-kill-a-king-leading-his-troops-into-battle/959533)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-it-have-been-to-kill-a-king-leading-his-troops-into-battle/959533 "2022-05-17T20:21:39Z")
In the past, kings and other rulers would lead their armies into battle. The last British monarch who did this, for example, was George II, at the Battle of Dettingen (1743) and the last major battle where all the bellig… --- ## [Does that big star decoration that many houses have mean anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-that-big-star-decoration-that-many-houses-have-mean-anything/964505)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-that-big-star-decoration-that-many-houses-have-mean-anything/964505 "2022-05-17T19:09:43Z")
My husband is retiring in a year or two and we plan to move near our grandson in western Pennsylvania-- suburbs of Pittsburgh. Let me say this early-- we are people of color. For fun and research, I’ve been doing Zillow… --- ## [Why doesn't the mercury in thermometers shrink in response to low temperatures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-mercury-in-thermometers-shrink-in-response-to-low-temperatures/964499)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-mercury-in-thermometers-shrink-in-response-to-low-temperatures/964499 "2022-05-17T19:01:24Z")
Why is it that these thermometers will measure temperature by having the mercury (or some other substance used in some of the newer ones) expand in response to higher temperatures, but it does not shrink in response to l… --- ## [Abortion, a different perspective just perceived](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-a-different-perspective-just-perceived/964110)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-a-different-perspective-just-perceived/964110 "2022-05-17T18:54:49Z")
Hi all As some of you may know my postings, I came from pro-life to pro-choice through my walk of faith in Christ, and what I believe He showed me. Before that I was so sure that of my position as the obvious choice of… --- ## [Music to relieve the pressure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-to-relieve-the-pressure/964475)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-to-relieve-the-pressure/964475 "2022-05-17T18:34:42Z")
I just peeked at and added a few to a thread, songs you never get tired of. It occurred to me that I have a few songs that I turn to, crank up, to help relieve the mental, emotional pressure. I suppose they are commiser… --- ## [SDMB book club: is anyone interested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-club-is-anyone-interested/964503)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-club-is-anyone-interested/964503 "2022-05-17T17:29:35Z")
I’m starting this thread to gauge the interest in forming a SDMB book club. The idea is pretty simple: each month the participants choose a book to read, everyone has 10 days or so to acquire and read the book, then we … --- ## [“Binning” with an old lense to increase sharpness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/binning-with-an-old-lense-to-increase-sharpness/964534)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/binning-with-an-old-lense-to-increase-sharpness/964534 "2022-05-17T16:29:06Z")
I have an old 900mm lens from the 70’s. There is often not enough light to achieve decent sharpness when you pixel peep, even under ideal conditions. It’s always a trade off between iso noise, low aperture blurriness, an… --- ## [Are these cell antennas dangerous to the apartments next to them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-cell-antennas-dangerous-to-the-apartments-next-to-them/964457)
**Author:** [@cogreg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cogreg)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-cell-antennas-dangerous-to-the-apartments-next-to-them/964457 "2022-05-17T15:41:02Z")
Just wondering if these cell antennas constitute any danger to the building’s top floor apartments. Picture --- ## [70s Jazz Guitar Solos w/ Non-Jazz Rhythms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-jazz-guitar-solos-w-non-jazz-rhythms/964555)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-jazz-guitar-solos-w-non-jazz-rhythms/964555 "2022-05-17T15:01:41Z")
If you have a minute, please post your favorite videos… Thanks! Unfortunately, they didn’t do too much of this… Many times (even during a jazzy song), Terry would be wah-wahing like Hendrix (the one annoying critique I … --- ## [Testing...testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/959638)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/959638 "2022-05-17T15:00:35Z")
Just ask the CDC. --- ## [Why is breast tissue so susceptible to cancer when it isn't exposed to toxins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-breast-tissue-so-susceptible-to-cancer-when-it-isnt-exposed-to-toxins/964432)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-breast-tissue-so-susceptible-to-cancer-when-it-isnt-exposed-to-toxins/964432 "2022-05-17T13:52:02Z")
With most other forms of cancer, there’s some form of repetitive harm or poison involved - lung cancer, for instance, is because of repeatedly inhaling toxins (i.e smoking,) colon cancer is because of unhealthy diet, ski… --- ## [Opposition to "free" Covid tests/vaccs as "socialized medicine"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposition-to-free-covid-tests-vaccs-as-socialized-medicine/958226)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposition-to-free-covid-tests-vaccs-as-socialized-medicine/958226 "2022-05-17T13:27:10Z")
I’ve long been curious about the economics involved in so much ostensibly “free” health care related to Covid. How much are the drug/test makers, insurance companies making off this? Of course, providers of highly prof… --- ## [The name of this Bradbury story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-of-this-bradbury-story/964369)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-of-this-bradbury-story/964369 "2022-05-17T11:41:39Z")
At least I’m pretty sure it was Bradbury. I read so much of his stuff as a young man but I can’t place it for sure. I thought the name of the story was Remembrance, but I can’t find any reference to such a story on lin… --- ## [Corny aphorisms that you’ve come to live by](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corny-aphorisms-that-you-ve-come-to-live-by/956306)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corny-aphorisms-that-you-ve-come-to-live-by/956306 "2022-05-17T10:20:28Z")
Not even “OK Boomer” material, since these were hoary old axioms before Abe Lincoln had his first shave. Waste not, want not. Checking my privilege, granted, since a big bad hit would wipe me out regardless of frugality… --- ## [Could a radio detector be built with 12th century tech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-radio-detector-be-built-with-12th-century-tech/964085)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-radio-detector-be-built-with-12th-century-tech/964085 "2022-05-17T04:02:36Z")
Let’s say you fell into a time vortex, and ended up stuck in 12th century Europe. You need to find another time vortex to get back. You know, from your extensive knowledge of time vortex physics, that these vortices emit… --- ## [Jan 6 Committee subpoenas... aren't they cut and dried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jan-6-committee-subpoenas-arent-they-cut-and-dried/964393)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jan-6-committee-subpoenas-arent-they-cut-and-dried/964393 "2022-05-17T03:29:38Z")
Congresional committee issues a subpoena and the person doesn’t show up. The committee and congress vote to refer to the DOJ. From there, it seems it should be simple. Is it legal for the subpoena to be issued? Yes. … --- ## [What cities have a natural wonder or landmark right in the city or at least adjacent to it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cities-have-a-natural-wonder-or-landmark-right-in-the-city-or-at-least-adjacent-to-it/961476)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cities-have-a-natural-wonder-or-landmark-right-in-the-city-or-at-least-adjacent-to-it/961476 "2022-05-17T03:04:45Z")
What cities have a natural wonder or landmark right in the city or at least adjacent to it? I am talking about a canyon, waterfall, rock arch, mesa, cavern or something spectacular that people might travel to come see. … --- ## [Can humans take a lesson from canines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-humans-take-a-lesson-from-canines/964454)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-humans-take-a-lesson-from-canines/964454 "2022-05-17T02:55:46Z")
Looking at a domestic dog as opposed to a wolf and they barely resemble on another yet genetically they are the same animal, Not all of these physical changes happened because they were selected for. These physical chang… --- ## [How much of a college education should be free?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-college-education-should-be-free/963715)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-college-education-should-be-free/963715 "2022-05-17T01:48:48Z")
Better put, how much of a college education should taxpayers cover? Tuition Books Supplies Misc fees Room Board Postgrad Other And should there be some sort of payback if a student chooses to party the semester away? … --- ## [What do you call the cart a crawlspace inspector uses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-cart-a-crawlspace-inspector-uses/630505)
**Author:** [@EdwardLost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EdwardLost)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-cart-a-crawlspace-inspector-uses/630505 "2017-02-23T15:42:41Z")
An inspector who went into the crawlspace under my house used a low-slung, 4-wheeled cart to lie down on while he pushed himself around in that very low-clearance space. The wheels were maybe 5 or 6 inches in diameter. I… --- ## [Subscription info location?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-info-location/937777)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-info-location/937777 "2022-05-17T01:04:39Z")
I think that my charter member subscription is about to expire, but I can not seem to find my subscription information nor an I find where I can extend it. I do miss the easily accessed and user friendly user control pa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1122&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1124&state=tracking)